57-766 Artist as Entrepreneur

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

We will explore arts entrepreneurship while cultivating the knowledge base and skill set necessary to make the leap from student to professional. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of brand building, budgeting, and managing one's career, and guest artist entrepreneurs will present real-world case studies. We will delve into the practicalities of the business as well as the steps involved in building one's own personal creative brand. You are the CEO of YOU LLC, and this course will help prepare you for what happens post-graduation.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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